Hear from Aditi Anand, Filmmaker & Producer; Neeha Nagpal, Founder, NM Law Chambers and Author, Public Speaker, Culture Curator and Inclusion Advocate Parmesh Shahani on the landmark case of same-sex union that has taken global spotlight. Join us as they discuss the verdict, the journey to it and the way forward.

– Anand and her partner Susan Dias were in the first group of Indians to petition the Supreme Court for the legal right to marry.

– Discover how grassroots lobbying and litigation have together shaped one of world’s biggest movements for equal rights. Five years after we decriminalised gay sex, India’s top court will begin hearing a clutch of petitions seeking official recognition of same-sex unions.

– While India’s case is being closely watched in countries where similar debates are gaining momentum, is the law catching up with public perception? Time will tell. Meanwhile, let’s challenge the stigma. Marriage rights are inevitable, so here’s a conversation about adoption, immigration and inheritance for same-sex couples.

About Aditi Anand: An accomplished entrepreneur and producer, she runs two successful media companies – Little Red Car Films and Neelam Studios. Aditi produced a string of critically acclaimed films that include Tere Bin Laden, No One Killed Jessica, Paan Singh Tomar, and Chillar Party. One of her notable productions ‘The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir’, is a globally recognized film featuring a stellar cast including Dhanush, Erin Moriarty, Berenice Bejo, and Barkhad Abdi. In partnership with director Pa Ranjith, she has produced compelling films such as Writer and J Baby. Her upcoming projects, including “Vettuvam” by Pa Ranjith and “Marathi” by Mari Selvaraj, are highly anticipated.

About Neeha Nagpal: Partner at NMD Law Chamber, she is an accomplished lawyer with extensive experience in commercial law and litigation. Holding a BA (Hons) Law and Business Studies degree from the University of Warwick, and an LL.M. in International Economic Law from the same institution, she is highly qualified in her field. Neeha has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Forbes ‘Tycoons of Tomorrow’ Award in 2018, and featured in the 2021 Forbes Powerlist for Lawyers. Alongside her legal expertise, Neeha is a certified Gut Health Coach.

About Parmesh Shahani: A distinguished author, public speaker, and LGBTQIA inclusion consultant, he is aTED Senior Fellow, World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and Yale World Fellow. Parmesh’s thought-provoking work has gained international recognition. As the former Vice President at Godrej Industries Ltd., Parmesh led the Godrej India Culture Lab in Mumbai from 2011 to 2021. His book “Queeristan: LGBTQ Inclusion in Corporate India” has received critical acclaim, winning prestigious awards such as the 2021 CK Prahalad Award for Best Business Book and the 2021 Laadli National Media Award for Gender Sensitivity. His previous book, “Gay Bombay: Globalization, Love, and (Be)Longing in Contemporary India,” has garnered high praise.

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Date: Friday, July 28, 7 to 9:30 pm